“Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte’s mom details his final morning, thinks suicide was a ‘spur of the moment’ decision
The mother of late 'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte is speaking out about his recent death by suicide, describing it as a sudden, spur-of-the-moment decision. She shared that he had been struggling recently and that she had encouraged him to seek professional help.
Why it matters
Provides context to a public figure's death while highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Dyna and RJ Mitte at the 2014 Emmys Credit: David Livingston/Getty Key Points RJ Mitte's mom is opening up about the actor's "tough" final moments.
The Breaking Bad star died on Oct. 12. He was 34.
Mitte's rep previously confirmed that he died by suicide, which Mitte's mother believes was "a spur of the moment" decision.
RJ Mitte 's mom, Dyna Mitte, has insight into the final moments before her son's death.
"I know the weekend was a tough weekend," she told NBC News in a video interview on Thursday. "He had some hurdles that weekend."
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